Montessori School of Charlottesville

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The Montessori School of Charlottesville is an independent, non-profit School open to children of all backgrounds, without discrimination in regard to race, gender, religion, economic origins, or family structure. The school desires as much diversity among the children and staff as possible. The School is dedicated to furthering international and ecological consciousness and views education as "an aid to life". Currently, the school enrolls children ages 21 months – kindergarten in classrooms located in Charlottesville, Virginia: Cutler Lane, Gordon Avenue and in the JABA building on Hillsdale Drive. At the JABA location, the children are involved in intergenerational activities with the elders who attend JABA's adult daycare program. Beginning in Fall of 2008 the JABA location will offer full day schooling (8am — 5:30pm) for children ages 3 to 6 years.

"Building Hope"

Montessori School of Charlottesville's

30th Anniversary Fund Drive
"The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind." - Maria Montessori
With your support, we are building hope and keeping the promise of a Montessori experience for the next generation. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the first Montessori school in Italy, and the Montessori School of Charlottesville's 30th anniversary in our community, we ask you to make a donation that will sustain the Scholarship Fund, the Teachers' Fund, and the Community Building Fund.

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Philosophy
The Montessori School of Charlottesville's purpose is to facilitate the full development of each child while helping children to find their places as contributing members of a group.

We believe that such development can only occur through mature and caring modeling by carefully selected teachers who create a loving , secure environment. At our school, the children are actively involved in all aspects of their classroom, and truly have the feeling of being in a "Children's House."

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Teachers' Role
The Montessori teacher acts as a catalyst and guide to help children learn by doing for themselves. The teacher strives to remove barriers to the child's learning.

The teacher is an astute observer of each child's interest which may indicate a "sensitive period," a time when one or more areas of curriculum may be of special interest, and therefore, easier to learn.

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Classroom Structure
Our classrooms are family structured, open spaces, with children of varying ages. Children have the freedom to move about and make choices from a carefully prepared environment, and to converse with classmates.

The classroom structure, along with guidance from teachers, provides an environment in which the children are encouraged to extend their natural curiosity, an environment where they are allowed to work without interruption and to repeat activities as long as their inner timetable dictates.

New activities are introduced to motivate each child to progress when the child's interests and level of development seem appropriate.

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Parental Involvement
We ask that parents continue their role as their children's primary teachers by entering into a partnership with the School.

Parents are expected to maintain good communication with the teachers, especially regarding any changes in the family or the child's life. Individual parent-teacher conferences are scheduled at least twice each school year. Parents are encouraged to become involved in the Parent Auxiliary, and to continue their own education in childhood development by attending parent meetings, and reading books by Maria Montessori and other childhood development experts, which are available at school. Parents have the potential to make connections with other parents who have chosen Montessori-based education for their children.

The success of the School's community-building and fundraising activities relies on the involvement of parents. Fundraisers for the Scholarship Fund (Silent Auction, Spring Yard Sale), playground work days, classroom meetings and parent coffees all present opportunities for parents to contribute their time and talents to the School community.

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 News and Notes
LINE UP A BABYSITTER!
MSC Silent Auction to Benefit the Scholarship Fund
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Downtown CitySpace (Map)

Come enjoy hors d'ouevres, wine, wonderful conversation, and a chance to bid on over $15,000 worth of items, with bids starting anywhere from $5 to $300. There's something for everyone! Items include a week on a private yacht in the British Virgin Islands, two long weekends at Wintergreen, 3rd row seats for the sold-out Norah Jones concert, tickets to a Dave Matthews concert, Italian lessons and art classes, yoga and pilates, jewelry and art, plus a whole array of Teacher's Treasures, including outings and activities for your child with their favorite teacher or teacher's aid.

MSC parents are $25 per person or $35 per couple, and guests are free, so invite your friends, neighbors, and family to a fun-filled evening. Tickets at the door.


HARRIS TEETER & MSC - TOGETHER IN EDUCATION
Families who purchase groceries at Harris Teeter can give the cashier the MSC number - 7537 - and HT will donate to our school 2% of their Private Label purchases.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

FEBRUARY

Mon 1st
(POSTPONED) Parent/Child night in Primary classrooms.

Mon 15th
TEACHER WORKDAY. SCHOOL CLOSED

Fri 19th 1:30pm
Open House for Kindergartners and their parents in the classroom.

Sat 27th 7pm
SILENT AUCTION at CitySpace

MARCH

Wed 3rd - 7:00 at JABA
Toddler Parent Meeting and Social. "Parenting Forum- adding Montessori parenting tools to your tool belt."

Fri 12th
SCHOOL CLOSED.

22nd - 29th
Parent Conferences. Schedule to be announced.

27th 10:00-12:00
Family Workday on the Playground.

APRIL

5th - 9th
SPRING BREAK.
SCHOOL CLOSED.

19th - 23rd
Earth Day Celebrations in classrooms.

26th or 27th
Meeting in Primary classes for parents of children moving into Primary level in fall. 11:00 in individual classrooms. Exact day to be announced.

29th -5pm
Spring Picnic at Pen Park

MAY

6th
Mother's Day Luncheon in Rainbow Room & Unity classrooms

7th
Mother's Day Luncheon in Star and Dragonfly classrooms.

14th -11:30
Toddler picnics

31st
MEMORIAL DAY.
SCHOOL CLOSED.

JUNE

2nd
Last Day of School. School closes at 12:00.

3rd & 4th
Teacher Workdays

7th
First Day of Summer Camp
     
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